Washington state launches working group to manage data center growth
The workgroup formation comes as data centers have become increasingly critical to Washington's economy.
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Three states get federal funds to study live traffic-safety data
California, Minnesota, Washington to gather a comprehensive understanding of traffic safety issues, their root causes and possible solutions
USDA issues $232 million to support rural public schools, infrastructure
Funds distributed through the agency’s Secure Rural Schools Program to 41 states and Puerto Rico
Massachusetts creating task force to consider AI use statewide
Group would create recommendations for how the state can support AI adoption for public use and to support private business
Tidal, river-current energy projects receive federal funds
Funds will support efforts to transition local communities to clean energy
Washington to spend $47 million to support affordable housing
Funds will go to 43 projects designed to add 3,333 units of affordable housing statewide
Executive order calls for ethical AI integration into Washington state government
Order calls for guidelines to aid in the procurement and use of AI technologies, ensuring vendors adhere to stringent risk-management frameworks
Washington allocates $312.6 million for housing projects to combat homelessness
Majority of funds – $274 million – will support 48 projects that will create 3,443 multifamily and rental housing units
$62 million bond package would fund school projects in Washington town
Projects will increase safety and security while providing space to maintain smaller class sizes
Proposed plan would add 5 states, millions of acres to solar energy strategy
Updated plan necessary to make permitting faster, easier in priority areas and to improve the process by which right of way is secured for utility-scale projects
